“Discovery of India”, written by the first prime minister of the country, echoed a powerful vision of inculcating scientific temper in people. The commitment of policy to scientific temper as a goal for our society, be it Science Policy Resolution 1958 or the recently unveiled Science, Technology & Innovation Policy 2013, has been unwavering.

The year 2011-12 was marked by growing global uncertainties. Global recovery has stalled, growth prospects have dimmed and downside risks have escalated. By contrast, the Indian IT-BPO Industry (including hardware) continued to exhibit resilience. (Read in Hindi)

Secondary Education is a crucial stage in the educational hierarchy as it prepares the students for higher education and also the world of work.(Read in Hindi)

Thirteen year old Sivakami is a pleasant, pony tailed girl whom I see every day. She is the culinary assistant and assistant waiter at the small mess where I have breakfast and meals on a regular basis. Besides being cheap, the food one gets in such messes that can be seen all over Tamilnadu is of excellent quality.